Steven Universe Fanfiction
Half-human, half-Gem Steven learns about his powers while protecting Earth.
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What is Steven Universe fanfiction?
Steven Universe fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Steven Universe universe. With over 32,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Steven Universe is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Steven Universe, Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Steven Universe Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Steven Universe stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Revelations
by 9shadowcat9
“…That gem.” Blue whispered, eyes wide.In another world Steven had shown it in defiance as he confessed and everyone would have just passed a glance at it before wanting to know how he’d killed a Diamond. In another world Blue was distracted by her grief, her desperation for answers clouding her vis
Like A Word, A Sound, A Song
by aenor_llelo
It starts with a well-meaning question from Mr. Universe.orHe is both human, and not. She forgets, sometimes.
If I Were (Same but Different)
by hueue
Steven Quartz Universe is not a little kid anymore--he can drive, he's saved the galaxy (more than once), and he's a vegetarian now! He's doing absolutely fine, completely and totally fine.He doesn't have time to be a little kid anymore, there are school schedules to be made and planets to decoloniz
Summer Job
by Sword93
Steven takes a summer break from his road trip at a little town called Gravity Falls.There he meets two kids who are in way over their heads.
Long Term
by Phantomrose96
In an effort to clean out Amethyst's room, Steven stumbles upon an old planner of Pearl's. It has entries dating back to Pearl's days in Homeworld, and Steven is eager to start using it again. But he can't explain why his birthday has been marked all the way in 2081.
just a little time in gravity falls
by universetrash
Steven Universe stops along his cross-country road trip to stay briefly in a town called Gravity Falls. Though he doesn't initially intend to stay long, he gets a job offer from the local tourist trap known as the Mystery Shack. He expects it to be a quiet few months or so before he heads back on th
What Makes a Monster and What Makes a Man
by GhostJelly (aroace2019)
Dipper is excited to be back in Gravity Falls, and hopes to uncover some of the town’s tamer, less apocalyptic secrets. Mabel wants to enjoy the summer in her favourite town with her favourite twin and her favourite people. Soos wants to know how this kid manages to come up with such wild ideas fo
Hollowed Moon
by Novantinuum
Stevonnie doesn't crash the Star Skipper onto that jungle moon. Instead, they crash on a craggy fragment of rock suspended thousands of miles away from its associated colony, long forgotten.On that lonely hunk of rock is a domed garden.And standing in that garden, just as lifeless seeming as the res
Nothing Like You
by SomaC
“Huh? Are you hurt? Do you need help?” Steven asked confused as he searched the stranger for any cuts and bruises. He could try and heal them with his spit. As he searched for any injuries he finally noticed the gem that rested on the strangers stomach. A gem that he could recognize anywhere, a gem
Putting It Back Together
by CompletelyDifferent
When some ancient and unknown Homeworld technology accidentally erases their memories, the Crystal Gems assume that the amount of time they're missing is insignificant. After-all, for beings that measure their life-span in millennium, thirteen years is trivial.Or normally it is. But it appears that
Gap Year
by Hadithi
Connie is offered a full ride through college if she takes a break. Steven confesses going on a solo road trip at seventeen after a full mental breakdown wasn't quite therapist approved. What follows is a full year of travel, self-discovery, and working through the traumatic parts of their childhood
Universetale
by PitViperOfDoom
When the barrier comes crashing down, the Crystal Gems are the first to notice. As it happens, the world that the Monsters rejoin is fairly accustomed to the presence of magical beings. This can only be a good thing, if Steven is any judge.
Godspeed You Stargirl, You Paladin Among Peons
by aenor_llelo
Connie- poli-sci major, actual knight with A Real-Ass Goddamn Sword, recently married- goes to college. The world was never ready.
Only 17
by MoominQuartz (IceCreAMS)
CHART NOTE, UNIVERSE, S.: Patient is a teenage boy seeking treatment for “anger issues.” Expresses severe self-criticism. Displays symptoms of depression, GAD, & PTSD.-After the events of Prickly Pair, Steven winds up in therapy.
For The Tax Benefits. Also I Love You
by aenor_llelo
Connie had a whole spiel planned. With graphs. She had forgotten that human planning is wasted on Steven.orSomething about marriage.
Beware, Therefore, The Gemini.
by aenor_llelo
When Steven moves back with with Greg and the Gems, Greg learns two things.First- Technically, he has two sons.Second- He almost lost them both at 14.
The Connie Maheswaran Fanclub (Or: How Connie Became the Most Popular Topic in School After She Pulled a Sword Out of Lion in Front of Literally Everyone)
by CoreyWW
Connie finds out that pulling swords out of magical animals in a school hallway with everyone watching can cause people to treat you differently ...A Spinoff/Sequel to the Lion chapter of Xenopology by CompletelyDifferent. A series about Connie dealing with her newfound fame and how it affects her o
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
by Audrey_Lynne
Sapphire sings. Ruby screams. It's something of a joke, given their personalities. Until it's Sapphire screaming, inconsolable, as her world is in shards around her. Literally.Featuring Steven's healing powers, Pearl's angst, and Amethyst's stellar lack of refinement.
A Love Affair, But Exit Left
by aenor_llelo
The life and times of a Diamond and his perfect Quartz.orShe said "do what you want", so he comes back. Again and again and again.
We Coded The Oregon Trail With A Hole Puncher And There's Nothing You Can Do About It
by aenor_llelo
Stanley Pines makes a gamble.Steven Universe wants to look out for his family.Dipper and Mabel would like to just have a normal summer, thank you very much. -or- When Gravity Falls and earth becomes sky, beware the star of the Diamond's eye.
Popular Steven Universe Ships
Lapidot
Lapis Lazuli/Peridot
The water-powered Lapis and tech-savvy Peridot, who became roommates and close companions while learning to live peacefully on Earth.
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Pearlrose
Pearl/Rose Quartz
Pearl's devoted love for her former leader Rose Quartz, a relationship spanning thousands of years from Homeworld to Earth's rebellion.
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Connverse
Connie Maheswaran/Steven Universe
Steven and Connie's friendship grew from his magical world opening up to her, becoming true partners who can literally fuse into Stevonnie.
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Rupphire
Ruby/Sapphire
The passionate Ruby and calm Sapphire, whose love story began when they first fused into Garnet and chose to stay together across millennia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Steven Universe fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 32,000 Steven Universe fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Steven Universe ships?
Popular Steven Universe pairings include Lapidot, Pearlrose, Connverse. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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